Here are a few photos of different details on FPB 64s number three and four. We will start with the swim step extension on the fourth boat, shown above. This boat is being built under survey, to Australian New South Wales rules. As such, there are numerous details required by the authorities, so the boat can be chartered. One of these is four rather than three lifelines.
If you have small children aboard this might make sense.
The owner of number four is an avid fisherman which is where the swim step extension comes in, and this custom fish cleaning station.
The extension should help when landing the big ones. We’d like to order 15kg of Wahoo and another 15 kg of Mahi Mahi please.
The mast on the fourth boat is hinged just above the awning framework so she can pass under a bridge near the owner’s mooring.
There is a powerful depth sounder/fish finder transducer to be installed within this fairing.
The wiring for the transducer will come up through the top of this pipe which is above the waterline.
The rules require that engine room surfaces have a fire protection blanket or coating. Hence the silver protection over the sound insulation.
The white pump is for fire fighting.
Back in the engine room, there is an extra valve on the fuel system manifold for transferring fuel to the dinghy for a diesel outboard.
We are aboard the third FPB 64 now for comparison. This is the standard fuel system manifold.
The engine room is now essentially complete.
The aft bunk on number three is a hair wider, accomplished by extending the top. The drawer front has been left in the standard location to preserve floor space.
There is also a sea berth across the aft bulkhead. It looks small in the photo, but will work well both as a bunk and shelf for guest sea bags.
We’ll close with a photo of a part of the wiring harness connection system. The back of the main DC panel is exposed on the bulkhead.
Posted by Steve Dashew (October 24, 2010)
October 24th, 2010 at 10:06 am
You are referring to a diesel outboard at one of the photos? Which one would that be?
October 24th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Hi Yme:
The diesel outboard is by Yanmar, 36 HP, and no longer available.
October 24th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Steve,
Thanks for the updates. I have been missing them! Three questions.
1) Do you expect and behavior change in a following sea with the extension?
2) Do you know the length of the transverse birth in the aft cabin?
3) Do you know what the choice is for a diesel tender?
Thanks always
Scott
October 24th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Hi Scott:
The swim step extension should have minimal impact on steering as it is well above the waterline.
The athwartships bunk from memory is two meters (6.5 feet).
The fourth boat has one of Circa’s aluminum dinghies.
October 25th, 2010 at 6:10 am
I’ve been following with interest and great to see one of the FPB 64s is coming to Australia (especially for fishing charters, I want to be the first customer!). I have been having difficulty sourcing fire proofing materials for my engine room. At the moment my boat doesnt require it but when I repower it will need to come up to Nation Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV). What is the product being used and its fire protection rating.
October 26th, 2010 at 4:04 am
Hi Kim:
NSW has their own way of interpreting the rules and it is best if you find out for them what fireproofing material will be approved for your situation.
October 25th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Thank you for the quick answer, was hoping they found a model that is actually available;-)
October 26th, 2010 at 3:58 am
Hi Yme:
You have to find these used and rebuild them.
October 25th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Hi Steve,
I am curious about the interior partitions. Are they alloy or something completely different. They also seem to have a greenish cast. Is that a zinc chromate wash for corrosion? or am I way off base?
I am reading your section in the encyclopedia about aluminum construction so am fascinated by the detail. My next boat will be alloy but with a lifting keel. If wonder if a Deerfoot could be adapted to that radical a change?
Thank you always for your thoughts.
Victor
October 26th, 2010 at 3:59 am
Victor:
Watertight bulkheads are aluminum, but interior bulkheads are plywood.
October 26th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Great, so this boat is heading for Middle Harbour in Sydney?
Nice to have a new neighbour.
October 26th, 2010 at 5:51 am
Steve,
for you readers. I haven’t verified this, but it looks as though you can find these diesels in limited quantity at http://www.alibaba.com/product/gutvibs-105051663-101268552/NEW_Yanmar_D36_and_D27_diesel_outboard_engine.html
They claim new in orginal packaging.
for what its worth
Scott
December 18th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
The web site claiming new Yanmar diesel outboard engines appears very hinky. Use great care in attempting to deal with them.